March 2021

World Energy Transitions Outlook report, recently seen in news, released by A. IRENA B. World Economic Forum C. World Bank D. None of these Explanation: World Energy Transitions Outlook report, brought out by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) says that the COVID-19 crisis offers an unexpected opportunity for countries across the world to decouple […]

Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the development finance institution (DFI)? A. The Union Cabinet has recently cleared a Bill to set up a government-owned development finance institution (DFI) with initial paid-up capital of Rs 20,000 crore. B. The DFI will be fully government-owned initially and the promoter’s stake will be

Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Census? A. The previous Census was conducted in 2011 and the NPR, which has a database of 119 crore residents, was last updated in 2015. B. NPR database had been created by collecting family-wise data and it can be strengthened by linking Aadhaar to

Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2020? A. Currently, abortion requires the opinion of one doctor if it is done within 12 weeks of conception, and two doctors if it is done between 12 and 20 weeks. B. According to the Medical Termination of

Orunudoi, a women beneficiary schemes recently launched in which state? A. Assam B. Bihar C. Tripura D. Kerala Explanation: Out of the slew of beneficiary schemes the sitting government announced ahead of the Assam Assembly elections, the Orunudoi scheme, with women as its primary target group, is perhaps its most popular.

Which state government to reserves 75% jobs in private sector for locals? A. Bihar B. Uttar Pradesh C. Jharkhand D. Karnataka Explanation: The Jharkhand government announced 75% reservation in private sector jobs with a salary of up to Rs 30,000 for locals. Here’s a look at the applicability, exemption, penalties and other provisions in The

POWERGRID is a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under which ministry? A. Ministry of Defence B. Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers C. Ministry of Power D. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs Explanation: The Union Cabinet approved the revised cost estimates of the comprehensive scheme for strengthening power transmission and distribution in Arunachal Pradash and Sikkim

Handicrafts and Handlooms Export Corporation of India Limited (HHEC) is a government of India undertaking under the administrative control of which ministry? A. Ministry of Finance B. Ministry of Textiles C. Ministry of Culture D. None of tehse Explanation: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the closure of Handicrafts